Super Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake
A rich and luscious chocolate zucchini cake that is incredibly moist thanks to the hidden zucchini, making it a delightful dessert that even veggie skeptics will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
- Prepare your zucchini by grating it and squeezing out the excess moisture.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Cream the granulated and brown sugars with vegetable oil, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until no dry flour is visible. Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Frost or dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with toppings like whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, dessert, moist cake, healthy dessert